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Master Data Management (MDM) focuses on managing
corporate data that is distributed to and referenced by various
and disparate systems as well as through data access methods. Many
companies are subscribing to a more holistic approach for ensuring
that this data is cleansed to a consistent standard and made
available to operational and post-operational applications. This
requires proactively managing the master data through a
comprehensive program to ensure a single version of master data is
shared by the application suite through a well- orchestrated
synchronization or subscription plan.
Some modern business requirements increasing the focus on master
data include vendor management, supplier self-service, promotion
management, customer management, churn management and regulatory
compliance. Many projects require master data. In fact, the bulk
of many projects is mastering master data. The impact on
development timelines can be dramatically reduced if this
important aspect of these projects can become an organizational
service. Master Data Management (MDM) and Customer Data
Integration (CDI) – the form of MDM associated with the Customer
dimension - facilitate the orchestration of master data through
the application suites.
An optimal rollout will be iterative, tackling subject areas on a
priority basis. Corporate subject area evaluation, establishment
of data stewardship and data quality programs and a technology
evaluation are some of the initial steps to MDM success. CSI
knows, defines and promotes best practices in master data
management through our offerings.
Our master data management offerings include:
MDM/CDI Assessment and Action Plan service designed to lay
out a strategic vision for MDM for the client by considering
business goals and current data management processes. Data will be
audited for suitability to perform as master data and up to three
scalable architectural options, some possibly with technology,
will be presented for mastering master data over time within the
organization. Subject areas will be defined and prioritized.
Business impact, business involvement, risk mitigation strategies
and transition planning are part of our MDM Assessment and Action
Plan service.
Our MDM/CDI Quick Start service is designed for companies
that have a subject area needed to master and have selected an
architecture direction and any technologies to be used. This
service will develop the details of the architecture, the data
model for the subject area, define specific business ownership
activities, define processes and workflows and build a project
plan for the implementation.
Our MDM/CDI Implementation service will implement the
architecture, with tool(s) if appropriate, under a solid, proven,
iterative methodology designed for success. Cleansed master data
in the subject area(s), under automated and repeatable processes,
will be an organizational service to the enterprise application
suite.
Full-day, on-site training class available:
Justifying and Implementing
Master Data Management for the Enterprise.
Our MDM/CDI experts and implementation resources
are also available to perform MDM strategy or implementation
functions as part of an already formulated team.
For more information on MDM/CDI, please visit the
following links:
DM Review Magazine - Justifying and Implementing Master
Data Management (William McKnight, April 2006)
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